- Ownership of High Profile, Successful Category
- Great Australian Company with Strong Growth
- Flexible Office/Home Option
The choice of leading Interior Design Consultants, this successful company has touched the lives of Australian households for decades. Sourcing the best in quality, variety and durability, they continue to lead the market offering a luxurious look at an affordable price. With an extensive retail presence supported by an expert technical and customer orientated support network, they are focussed on continued growth and are seeking an experienced and dynamic Category Manager to join their team.
Taking ownership of your category, you will be responsible for:
- Driving the financial success of the category with an emphasis on market share, competitive pricing and profitability
- Selecting ranges that align with the company’s vision of leading the market in style trends, quality and value to their member groups and customers
- Managing the relationships with suppliers to ensure exclusive/priority access to products that align with the company’s strategic goals
- Taking ownership of the technical support for the category through active engagement with relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to develop and implement success strategies across retail, and traditional advertising platforms
- Maintain active engagement with customer needs through regular visits to retail stores across Australia.
- Championing the culture of innovation by contributing to the continuous improvement culture of the business.
Success drivers for this role will include:
- Category Management experience in a dynamic, high value environment, ideally in the flooring, home improvement or speciality retail sector
- Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, pricing strategies and the ability to negotiate in a competitive environment
- Proven commercial acumen with ownership of category P&L and sales margins
- A laser focus on detail, excellent communication skills and a proactive, ‘’can do” attitude
- Experience in developing marketing strategies across retail, digital and traditional media platforms
- The willingness to listen, learn and adapt quickly to evolving situations
- The drive to succeed and contribute in a collaborative and customer centric culture.
You will be handsomely rewarded with a competitive base salary, car allowance and incentive scheme. In addition, you will have the ongoing mentoring and support of an excellent team, with opportunities to further advance your career within the business.
Stop dreaming of what could be – submit your CV (Word format please) and kick your career into the next gear. Applications are now open with the view to a January 2025 start.
Arrow Group is committed to equity and diversity but can only consider suitably qualified candidates with the right to work permanently in Australia. Our client is looking for a long term team member, making this role not suitable for individuals on temporary or travel visas.
PLEASE NOTE: NO SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.